unprohibited

The sign clearly states that photography is unprohibited in this area.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not forbidden or banned: "unprohibited" describes something that is allowed, permitted, or not subject to any prohibition or legal restriction.

Usage Examples

• (Smoking is allowed in those specific zones.)
• (Using personal phones is permitted during break times.)
• (The sale of those herbs is not banned.)

Advanced Usage

• "to remain unprohibited": to continue being allowed without restriction.

  • Despite public debate, the practice remains unprohibited. (The practice has not been banned.)

• "legally unprohibited": allowed within the framework of the law.

  • The activity is legally unprohibited, though it is discouraged by authorities. (It is not against the law, but it is not recommended.)

Variants and Related Words

• Prohibited (adj): forbidden by law or rule.

  • Alcohol is prohibited on school grounds. (Alcohol is not allowed there.)

• Prohibition (n): the act of forbidding something.

  • The prohibition of hunting in the reserve helped wildlife recover. (The ban on hunting helped.)

Synonyms

• Allowed: permitted; not forbidden.
• Permitted: given official or legal permission.
• Authorized: officially approved or sanctioned.

Phrasal Verbs

• The word "unprohibited" is typically used as an adjective and does not form phrasal verbs.

Related Idioms

• "Open season": a time when something is not prohibited or restricted.

  • During the festival, it is open season for street performances. (Street performances are allowed without restriction.)

• "Free rein": freedom to act without prohibition.

  • The artist was given free rein to design the mural. (The artist had no restrictions on their creative work.)